dental technician
About the role
Education: College/CEGEP. Work setting: Commercial dental laboratory. Tasks: Design dental devices. Modify dental devices including full or partial dentures, orthodontic appliances, inlays, onlays, clasps and bands. Prepare plaster models and moulds. Supervise technical staff. Train other dental technicians. Maintain and order supplies. Supervise students in training. Make orthodontic bands from metal and alloys. Technical expertise (dental): Plastering. Packing. Waxing-up. Casting. Polishing. Assembly. Area of specialization: Orthodontic appliances. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Sitting. Personal suitability: Client focus. Flexibility. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day.